Japan's emperor and his family greet New Year well-wishers
- Posted on January 2, 2026
- By Yahoo News
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Japan's emperor and his family greet New Year well-wishers
Standing with his wife Masako and the rest of the royal family, he wished a happy new year to people lined up below the palace balcony, some shouting, “banzai" — Japanese for "long live.” The emperor does not have political power but holds symbolic significance for Japan.
